"Your brother is a slippery one," she said, laughing. "Although I must admit that I haven't been ready myself, but it's been six year. It's time, you know? At least to be open to the possibilities."
It was clear that Melisande didn't care about her daughter, which was incomprehensible to Marlene. Her mother and grandmother had always been her biggest supporters. "I'm sure she will. With a mother as smart as you, there's no alternative."
Marlene nodded. "I'd love to, and you can always bring her here sometimes. Everyone loves to see the winged horses." Her eyes went wide. "Oh sweet Merlin, of course not, but they have a diplomatic attache here. I don't think Igor wants me in the same country as his wife," she said, giggling. "And I don't know. I'm thinking that they might need translators. It never was about being a secretary. I always wanted to be an auror and being there made me feel part of the team, but somewhere else, I don't have to be a secretary. I can be anything."